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Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery
I won't pretend that I watch basketball as much as I presume you do, but my interpretation of the "mid-range jumper" is that it's often the open play. It's usually what the defense is most willing to give up, when push comes to shove. They won't give the higher probability shot or lay-up close range, and they won't give the higher scoring 3-pointer. So the ball handler takes what's given to them.
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Correct, since the mid-range shot has the lowest expected value, it's also the shot the defense is most willing to leave open. As a result some offensive players settle for this shot, instead of fighting for a better (read: higher expected value) shot. It's been driving coaches, teammates and fans crazy since the creation of the three point line.